About this property
This romantic bolthole is situated by the idyllic shores of Derwentwater, perfect for a relaxing getaway for two. Enjoy both vibrant culture and tranquil settings at your door.
Located on a quiet cul de sac in Portinscale, this charming stone cottage is perfectly located for a romantic retreat. The village is lovely with a welcoming pub where you can chat with the locals, a café, as well as two marinas where you can try canoeing, paddle boarding and sailing. Walk around the shores of Derwentwater from your doorstep, with 8 miles which can be explored by foot or on the launch from Keswick. This vibrant market town has plenty of independent shops and eateries, as well as its popular Theatre By The Lake. Keen walkers can enjoy challenging hikes up Catbells and Maiden Moor, or quieter strolls through Whinlatter Forest. Enter into this beautifully appointed cottage, with a stylish lounge featuring slate flooring and an ornamental fireplace with stones sourced from across the Lake District. Without a TV, enjoy a digital detox and use the dining table for playing your board games or cards, or sit back in the comfortable sofas and read a book. The compact kitchen has all the basics with an electric oven and hob and a larder fridge, as well as a farmhouse table for more preparation space. There is a light dining area in the lounge perfect for meals for two. Beyond the kitchen is the bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC. Up the wooden open tread stairs, you ll find the spacious double bedroom with ample wardrobe space and a large window that lets the light stream in. Parking can be found on the road outside the hotel, which is opposite the cottage. Need to know: 1 bedroom double bedroom. 1 bathroom shower over bath and a WC. Electric oven and hob, larder fridge and microwave. Decorative wood burner. No TV or landline, with limited mobile signal. Wi fi included. On road parking opposite. Pub less than 1 mile, shop 2 miles. Please note dogs are not allowed upstairs at the property. Please note the property shares a common porch area to the rear of the property, guests are more than welcome to use this to hang their coats however the equipment inside belongs to the property next door.
Accommodation
Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Romantic, Cottage